Music in the 20th Century, from Debussy Through Stravinsky

by William W. Austin

Gives biographical information about the achievements of select composers and covers contemporary music and the evolution of jazz

Genres: Music

708 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1966

Reviews

[Tony]

This was quite heavy going in places, but still worth a read.
It was written in the 1960's, so The Spice Girls and Millican and Nesbitt don't get a mention.

[Megan Dillon]

Still reading but I wish the author would speak plainly. I had to google what Debussy’s scandal was because the author skirted over it as “an ignominious domestic wrangle”.. I’m thinking did he beat his wife? And then Debussy faced “journalistic misinterpretation”. I still can’t figure out what this means. Also, so far, filled more with the author’s redundant opinions than facts or other sources. He writes so much without saying anything. He fan-girls over style without describing any characteristics. He tells of great techniques of masters without delving into any of the techniques.

[Robin Boudreaux]

very good